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Lauren Peterson
06-24-2025

Lauren Peterson, 87, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Bethany Home in Sioux Falls. SD.

Lauren was born on October 29, 1939, to Paul and Aileen Petersen. He attended Cathedral Elementary School and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1955. After beginning his career at Norwest Bank in Sioux Falls, Lauren was drafted into the United States Army, where he served honorably for two years.

Following his military service, Lauren moved to California, where he spent many years, returning to Sioux Falls in 1986. Upon his return, he worked for Waste Management and later served as the manager of Starlite Mobile Home Parks until his retirement.

Lauren is survived by one sister: Teresa Castilli, Tampa Bay, FL; one brother: Jerry T. Peterson, Sioux Falls, SD; one brother-in-law: William Frankman, Elk River, MN; nieces: Melissa Frankman, Elk River, MN and Angie (Jeff) Westwick, Sioux Falls, SD; nephews: Bill (Renee) Frankman III, Omaha, NE, Steve (Keri) Ament and Dan Ament, Sioux Falls, SD; great-nieces and nephews: B.J., Nathan, Kristen, and Caleb Frankman, Trever and Owen Frankman, newborn Quintin Frankman, Brigette, Ian, Aya, Nevaeh, Mariah, and Jonathon Ament. Lauren was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Anne, and Mary Lou; and brother in-law: Al Ament.

In honor of his wishes, there will be no formal services. barnett-lewis.com